Radeon HD 5450 vs Radeon HD 4290
Radeon HD 5450
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Radeon HD 4290
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon HD 5450 is positioned at rank 306 and the Radeon HD 4290 is on rank 304, so the Radeon HD 4290 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 5450
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 4290
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4290 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon HD 5450 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2009 / TeraScale (2005−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4290 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4290 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $40), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 314.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+314.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($40) | ✅More affordable ($10) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 5450 and Radeon HD 4290
Radeon HD 5450
The Radeon HD 5450 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 30 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 725 MHz. It has 1440 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 151W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 136 points. Launch price was $299.
Radeon HD 4290
The Radeon HD 4290 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 2 2009. It features the TeraScale architecture. The core clock speed is 850 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 5450 scores 136 and the Radeon HD 4290 reaches 141 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 5450 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 4290 uses TeraScale, both on 40 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 1,440 (Radeon HD 5450) vs 800 (Radeon HD 4290). Raw compute: 2.088 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5450) vs 1.36 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4290).
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 136 | 141+4% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | TeraScale |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 1440+80% | 800 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.088 TFLOPS+54% | 1.36 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 72+80% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 160 KB+11% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 5450 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4290 has 512 MB. The Radeon HD 5450 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 512 KB (Radeon HD 5450) vs 256 KB (Radeon HD 4290) — the Radeon HD 5450 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB+100% | 256 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 5450 draws 151W versus the Radeon HD 4290's 190W — a 22.9% difference. The Radeon HD 5450 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 5450) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4290). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 151W-21% | 190W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.9+29% | 0.7 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 5450 launched at $60 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the Radeon HD 4290 launched at $60 and now averages $10. The Radeon HD 4290 costs 75% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.4 (Radeon HD 5450) vs 14.1 (Radeon HD 4290) — the Radeon HD 4290 offers 314.7% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 5450 | Radeon HD 4290 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $60 | $60 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $10-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.4 | 14.1+315% |
| Codename | Cypress | RV790 |
| Release | September 30 2009 | April 2 2009 |
| Ranking | #682 | #762 |
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